The nitric acid/ethanol pretreatment strategy enhances production efficiency of cellulose nanofibrils.
Using sugarcane bagasse as a feedstock addresses cost and energy issues in cellulose nanofibrils production.
This method presents a scalable approach, potentially impacting the commercialization of cellulose nanofibrils.
Sustainable techniques may reduce reliance on traditional, costly pulp feedstocks in industrial applications.
Abstract
Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) hold immense potential across industries, yet their commercialization remains hindered by energy-intensive production processes and reliance on costly, purified pulp feedstocks.